Which Maternal Serum Marker Pattern Indicates Increased Risk of Down

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which maternal serum marker pattern indicates increased risk of Down syndrome in a fetus?

• A)Deficient hCG and inhibin A and elevated AFP,estradiol,and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A Progesterone and testosterone
• B)Elevated hCG,inhibin A,AFP,estradiol,and pregnancy-associated plasma protein
• C)Deficient hCG,inhibin A,AFP,estradiol,and pregnancy-associated plasma protein
• D)Elevated hCG and inhibin A and deficient AFP,estradiol,and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A

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